At Freeform Polymers, we make plastic injection molding simpler for businesses. Our blog shares what we learn on the shop floor every day. You will find everything from injection molding, mold making, machining, assembly, and more. Use this knowledge to plan your next project with more confidence.
Your CAD model says 25.00 mm. Your first molded parts come back at 24.93 mm. Is that a problem, or is it normal? The answer depends on the tolerance you…
A part passes inspection and ships out on time. Weeks later, it cracks after a solvent wipe or a tightened bolt. Nothing was wrong with the design. The stress was…
You design a part to be exactly 100 mm long. The first samples come back at 98.5 mm. Nothing went wrong on the press, and the mold wasn’t built wrong.…
Should your part be plastic or metal? That question decides whether you need injection molding or die casting. Both processes push melted material into a mold under pressure. From across…
Is it cheaper to build your mold overseas or here at home? The honest answer depends on what you actually count. Many buyers compare domestic vs overseas injection molding using…
You have a part to make. Someone mentioned CNC turning or CNC milling. Maybe both came up. They sound alike, but they are not the same process. Picking the wrong…
You’ve probably seen the letters “ISO 9001:2015” on a badge or a website. It might look like just another logo. But it means something specific. ISO 9001:2015 certification tells you…
